Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

The Town of Gilbert receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Gilbert utilizes CDBG funds to provide various housing, infrastructure and public facility improvements.

CDBG funds must be used to meet a national objective:

1) To benefit low and moderate income persons;
2) To aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight;
3) To meet community development needs having a particular urgency.

While CDBG funds are eligible for public service use, Gilbert opts to utilize all CDBG funds for capital improvement projects. FY 2018-19 CDBG funds are being used for the following programs:

NOTICE Of PUBLIC MEETING:

Gilbert will host a public meeting to allow for public comment on meeting the needs and priorities of the community utilizing Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG). Anticipated resources, eligible range of activities, and needs will be outlined to be included in the annual action plan (AAP). Focus areas will be on housing, community development and other programs designed to improve the quality of life for low and moderate income Gilbert Residents.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & COMMENT PERIOD:

Gilbert will host a public hearing and public comment period to allow for public input on meeting the needs and priorities of the community utilizing Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG). The interests will be outlined in the annual action plan (AAP) and will focus on the areas of housing, community development and other programs designed to improve the quality of life for low and moderate income Gilbert Residents. Residents are encouraged to review the plan on-line at www.gilbertaz.gov/communityresources prior to the meeting. (Available after Feb. 21)

Public Hearing

Public Comment Period

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

February 28-March 31, 2019

6:00 pm. - 7:00 pm

On-line

Southeast Regional Library

gilbertaz.gov/housing

775 N Greenfield Rd Gilbert 85234

Plans & Reports for Housing Programs

In order to receive CDBG and HOME funds, the Town of Gilbert must prepare a five-year consolidated plan, annual action plans that outline intended use of federal HUD resources each year, and annual evaluation and performance reports of accomplishments utilizing federal funds. All plans are developed in consultation with local organizations and individual residents through a public participation process.